Rocky Ford (sevier) is an earth dam located in Sevier County, Utah, built in 1906. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall and 811 ft long, taller than 50% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Rocky Ford (sevier)
The primary purpose of Rocky Ford (sevier) is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Rocky Ford Canal Company (private). It impounds the Sevier River near Aurora.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 811 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 5,996 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3,340 square miles. Completed in 1906, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/15/2023.
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Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Sevier |
| Nearest City | Aurora |
| River/Stream | Sevier River |
| Coordinates | 38.87017, -111.95576 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 811 ft |
| Year Completed | 1906 (120 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,996 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,996 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,700 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 3,340 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Rocky Ford Canal Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 06/15/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | UT00366 |
| Federal ID | UT00366 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |